Bangladesh
Invest in technology to improve waste management: UN chief
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to invest more in technology that can transform manmade waste into energy and wealth.
BNP losing its existence, says Quader
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said BNP is gradually losing its popularity and existence as they always react negatively to any initiative taken by the government.
800 kgs of venison seized in Barguna; one held
Barguna, Oct 6 (UNB) – Coast Guard members in a drive arrested a man along with 800 kgs of venison from a boat at Bihanga Island in Patharghata upazila on Saturday night.
DPDC executive director sued by ACC
Dhaka Oct 6 (UNB) –The Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed a case against executive director (Engineering) of Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) Ramizuddin Sarker for amassing wealth illegally and concealing information in his wealth statement.
496 children raped in six months: Report
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – A total of 496 children were raped during the first six months of the year, a jump of 41 percent compared to the previous year, said a report on Sunday.
Kumari Puja being held on Maha Ashtami
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - Hindu devotees are observing ‘Kumari Puja’ on the Maha Ashtami of five-day long Durga Puja across the country on Sunday.
Will protect all rivers no matter what, says Khalid Mahmud
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – Mentioning that he has taken the task of protecting rivers as a challenge, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury has said he will save all the rivers, including the four around capital Dhaka, from illegal encroachment at any cost.
Dhaka again ranks worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - Bangladesh’s capital was again ranked the worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning.
War crimes convict dies at DMCH
Dhaka, Oct 5 (UNB) – A death-row war crimes convict died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday evening.
Salim’s illegal structure evicted in Narayanganj
Narayanganj, Oct 5 (UNB) – The Roads and Highways Department on Saturday recovered land owned by it that was occupied by casino kingpin Salim Prodhan, in Rupganj upazila here.